Contents Quick Start Guide Install your phone Setting your handset Use your phone Discover your new phone Presentation Keypad description (Handset) Keypad description (Base) LCD description Numeric Keypad description Key Features Photo Installation Method Menu List Setting the handset Setting the base unit Directory Intercom Redial List...
Quick start guide Install your phone If you have a Broadband line If you connect your telephone to a line with a broadband connection, you will need to insert a micro-filter between telephone telephone line, otherwise interference between telephone and the broadband, which could cause problems. In a home with broadband, every telephone must have a micro-filter connected, not just the one at the telephone point that your modem is connected to.
Setting your handset Press on handset : Navigate in the Menu List To setup and personalize your phone, enter in the menu by pressing MENU / OK To navigate in the list press the UP and DOWN keys To confirm a choice or enter a sub menu, press MENU / OK To return to the previous menu press CLEAR To quit the list press To have a complete view of the Menu list please go to chapter “MENU LIST”...
Change the language Press on handset : Enter in the menu and Select HS SET Select LANGUAGE Choose your language Record a contact in the phonebook Enter in the menu and Select CONTACTS Select ADD (See chapter “DIRECTORY” for other directory function) Enter the name of your contact using keypad and press MENU / OK Enter the phone number and press MENU / OK Select the melody dedicated to this contact...
Press on handset : Call from redial list Press DOWN / REDIAL to access the redial list and press UP / DOWN to select the desired redial number. Press to dial out the selected redial number. Press again to turn on the speakerphone.
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Phone plug Speakerphon DC plug Memory key...
Keypad description (Handset) 1. M1/M2/M3 – DIRECT MEMORY KEYS In idle mode: Press and hold to dial stored number. 2. CLEAR In main menu mode: Press to go back to idle screen In sub‐menu mode: Press to go back to previous level In sub‐menu mode: Press and hold to go back to idle screen In editing / predialling mode: Press to clear a character / digit In editing / predialling mode: Press and hold to delete all the characters / digits...
Amplification During a call, press to turn on or off the audio boost. (only in handset earpiece mode) UP / DOWN During a call, press to increase or decrease the earpiece volume. Keypad description (Base) M1-M4 - DIRECT MEMORY KEYS Press to call the number stored in the memory key.
LCD display description Indicates when there are more characters or numbers in front of those being displayed. Steady on when the handset is within range of the base. Flashes when the handset is in marginal range of the base. Off when out of range or cannot communicate with the base. On when you have a new Voice Mail message.
Numeric Keypad description Some of the functions, such as the directory, require the use of the alphanumeric keypad. The keypad will automatically switch to the alphanumeric mode when you enter one of these functions. To enter a letter/number, press the corresponding touch key on the keypad as many times as necessary following the below table Number Editing Key Press...
Photo Installation Method Photo Installation Method: 1. Remove the transparent cover 2. Place the picture (or contact name) in position 3. Replace the transparent cover Cut and insert your contact ph otos h ere Example...
Setting the handset Time and Date Press on handset : Date Select date format You can choose to display the time in the format month/day/year (MMDDYY) or in the format day/month/year (DDMMYY). Enter in the menu and Select CLOCK Select DATE FMT Select the format.
Setting the time Press on handset : To modify the date, follow the above step and select SET TIME instead of TIME FMT Enter the time in 24 hour format. Press MENU / OK to confirm. Note: If time has been set before, the current time will display, otherwise, “HH:MM”...
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Ring tone Press on handset : Ring tone for external call Enter in the menu and Select HS SET Select RINGER Select EXT RING Press MENU / OK and UP / DOWN to select the melody you want to hear for external calls.
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Press on handset : Change the handset volume level There are 5 levels (VOLUME 1 to VOLUME 5) to choose from for each of the earpiece and speaker volumes. During a call, press UP / DOWN to select volume 1‐5. The current setting is shown. When you end the call, the setting will remain at the last selected level.
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Select Base Press on handset : If you registered the handset to more than one base, you can select any one of them to use with your handset. You can only use the handset with one base at any one time. Enter in the menu and Select HS SET Select...
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Note: If ON is selected, you will be asked to set the alarm time. See the next section.
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Set the alarm time (if alarm time is set to be ON) Press on handset : Follow the steps in the section above to turn on the alarm. Enter the alarm time in 24 hour format. Press MENU / OK to display SNOOZE. Press MENU / OK and UP / DOWN to turn on or off the snooze function.
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Set the Direct Memory keys Press on handset : There are three direct memory keys M1, M2, M3 and M4. You can store a number of up to 20 digits into each of these keys and dial them directly from idle mode. In handset, by pressing and holding the M1, M2 or M3 key for more than 2 seconds.
Setting the base unit PIN code setting Press on handset : A 4‐digit system PIN code is used for changing the system settings of the base station. It is used to protect your phone against unauthorized use. The default system PIN code is 0000. Enter in the menu and Select BS SET Select...
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Press on handset : Enter the 4‐digit system PIN (default 0000). Press MENU / OK to confirm, and the display will show SEARCH’G. If the handset registration is successful, you will hear a confirmation tone and the < > will stop flashing.
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Set the ringer volume Press on handset : Enter in the menu and Select BS SET Select RING VOL Press MENU / OK and UP / DOWN to select the desired ringer volume. (a total of 6 ringer volume levels including OFF) Note: The respective ringer volume will be played during your selection.
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Reinitialization of the default setting Press on handset : You can reset your phone to the default settings. After a reset, all your personal settings, call list entries, and redial list entries will be deleted but your phonebook remains unchanged. Enter in the menu and Select DEFAULT Press MENU / OK to display PIN?‐‐‐.
Directory Record a contact Press on handset : Enter in the menu and Select CONTACTS Select Enter the name of your contact using keypad and press MENU / OK Enter the phone number and press MENU / OK Select the melody dedicated to this contact Press MENU / OK to store the phonebook entry Search through the directory The alphanumeric keys provide a short‐cut to find entries beginning with the...
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Edit a contact Press on handset : Enter in the menu and Select CONTACTS Press UP / DOWN to select the desired phonebook entry. Select EDIT Press MENU / OK to display the current name. Edit the name of your contact using keypad and press MENU / OK Edit the phone number and press MENU / OK Select the melody dedicated to this contact Press MENU / OK to confirm.
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Set the Fast Dial Numbers Press on handset : Up to 8 of your phonebook entries can be allocated to a fast dial key (from 2 to 9), where you can dial the number from idle mode by simply pressing and holding the appropriate digit key for more than 2 seconds.
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Press MENU / OK to confirm. Press MENU / OK to save the new number in the selected Fast Dial key.
Intercom Call another handset Press on handset : This feature is only applicable when there are at least two registered handsets. It allows you to make internal calls, transfer external calls from one handset to another handset and make conference calls. If the called handset is not answered within 60 seconds, the called handset will stop ringing and the calling handset will return to standby mode.
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Transferring an external call to another handset Press on handset : During an external call: Press MENU / OK and UP / DOWN to select INTERC . O M Press MENU / OK to show all the other registered handset numbers, plus "9". Enter the number for the handset you want to transfer the call to.
Redial list Search a number Press on handset : You can redial any of the 5 last numbers called. If you have stored a name in phonebook to go with the number, the name will be displayed instead. The most recent last number will display at the top of the redial list. In idle mode, press DOWN / REDIAL to access the redial list.
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Delete all numbers Press on handset : In idle mode, press DOWN / REDIAL to access the redial list. Press UP / DOWN to browse the redial list. Press MENU / OK and UP / DOWN to select DEL ALL. Press MENU / OK to display CONFIRM? Press MENU / OK to confirm.
Call log Caller ID Press on handset : This feature is available if you have subscribed to the Calling Line Identification service with your network service provider. Your phone can store up to 10 received calls with date/time information in the Call List. The number will be shown on the handset display when the phone is ringing.
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Calling through the call log Press on handset : Press UP / CALLS to access the call list, or Enter in the menu and Select CALL LOG Press UP / DOWN to select the desired entry. Press to dial to the selected call list number. Saving a number through the call log Press UP / CALLS to access the call list, or Enter in the menu and Select...
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Call log category Press on handset : You can set the handset to record all received calls or only missed calls in the call log. Press UP / CALLS to access the call list, or Enter in the menu and Select CALL LOG Enter in the menu and Select CATEGORY...
Other functions Locking the keypad Press on handset : In idle, press and hold STAR <*> to turn on the keypad lock. < > is displayed on the LCD. Note: You can still answer a call when the handset is locked. Unlocking the keypad To turn the keypad lock off, press and hold STAR <*>...
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Care Voice Press on handset : You can record voice messages. The voice message will be played automatically through the base speaker when the time reaches. Play the Care Voice Message Enter MENU to select CARE VOICE. Press MENU/OK and UP/DOWN to select C VOICE 1 or C VOICE 2. Press MENU/OK and UP/DOWN to select PLAYBACK.
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Change the Care Voice PIN When you access the Care Voice line remote mode, you will need to enter the Care Voice PIN. You can change the PIN by menu. Enter MENU to select CARE VOICE. Press MENU/OK and UP/DOWN to select CHG PIN. Press MENU/OK and display will show "OLD PIN?".
Safety warnings and precautions • Only use the mains adapter provided. • The device should not be placed in a dusty environment or where it may be subject to vibrations or shocks. • Do not place the device in the vicinity of a magnetic source (television, speakers etc) as it may cause interference. •...
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• Remove batteries from the appliance before disposing of it at the end of its service life, or during long periods of non‐use.
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• Do not try to open the batteries. • Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. • Do not charge non‐rechargeable batteries. • Ensure the battery compartment panel is secure. •...
Troubleshooting PROBLEMS VERIFICATION SOLUTIONS Respect the polarity of the batteries Batteries are wrong inserted indicated on the handset batteries compartment Nothing displayed on screen Batteries are empty Put the handset on the base Batteries are correctly inserted and not Remove the batteries and reinserted empty them once again Respect the polarity of the batteries...
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Recycling This product bears the selective sorting symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European Directive 2002/96/EC in order to recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment. For further information, please contact your local or regional authorities.
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